The formal withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has created a significant funding gap in Nigeria’s public health sector, forcing a critical reassessment of the national health budget. As the WHO’s largest financial contributor, the United States provided the primary resource base for global initiatives targeting infectious diseases, maternal health, […]
Governor Uba Sani has been demonstrating that health is not a privilege but a fundamental human right in Kaduna State since he assumed office, through his policies and enhanced welfare of personnel. The Commissioner of Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmad who reiterated this, further said that the Governor is not just upgrading Primary Healthcare […]
The Federal Government has announced a new approach to public communication, shifting from reliance on periodic press briefings to direct, structured engagement with service-delivery, as the Informations and Health Ministries Deepens partnership. It also, urges Ministries to ensure, Nigerians clearly understand ongoing reforms and their benefits. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and […]
The Federal Government has released N32.9 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen primary healthcare across the country. This marks the third round of disbursements in 2025. Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, announced the release in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday titled “The Red […]
The Federal Government has announced a strategic plan to overhaul Nigeria’s health sector. The government said that this would be achieved through the National Health Sector Renewal Initiative (NHSRII) and the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint 2024-2027, aimed at addressing long-standing systemic challenges. Dr Muntaqa Sadiq, the National Coordinator of the Sector-Wide Coordinating Office – T […]
BY UKPONO UKPONG The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (JOHESU/AHPA) has declared its unwavering support for the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) as they continue their seven-day nationwide warning strike. The strike was initiated in response to the kidnapping of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a Registrar at the National Eye […]
As Nigeria grapples with the increasing challenge of substance abuse and related mental health and addiction issues, harm reduction strategies are gaining traction as effective methods to mitigate the impact on individuals and communities. However, the traditional face-to-face approach to healthcare delivery presents significant limitations in a country with vast geographical disparities, limited healthcare infrastructure, […]
In a bid to address the manpower shortage in Nigeria’s health sector, the Federal Government has recently recruited 2,497 doctors, midwives, nurses, and Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) over the past six months. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Alli Pate disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday during the third edition of […]
Nigeria faces a daunting challenge in maternal and women’s health. The statistics are a stark reminder of the urgency of addressing these issues: According to the World Bank, Nigeria’s maternal mortality ratio stands at 512 deaths per 100,000 live births. This indicates a higher risk for expectant mothers during childbirth. UNICEF reports that Nigeria contributes […]
Calls for a review of all existing policies in health sector By Doosuur Iwambe Lack of adequate funding, dilapidated health care facilities in the country as brain-drain have been identified as some of the factors affecting health care delivery in Nigeria. DAILY TIMES health analysts Dr Odiah Edozie Felix calls for a review of all […]
BY DOOSUUR IWAMBE Health workers, particularly doctors and nurses are leaving the country in large numbers as they seek greener pastures abroad with UK, U.S. and Canada being their preferred destinations. Dr Jesse Otegbayo, the Chief Medical Director, University Teaching Hospital (UCH), Ibadan was quoted by the media as saying that between 2020 and October […]
By Doosuur Iwambe As Nigerians are preparing to go to the polls to elect new leaders in the next few days, stakeholders in the health sector under the umbrella of the Health Sector Reform Coalition (HSRC), have warned that Nigeria’s health sector is fragile, hence, cannot handle crisis resulting from election. They have, therefore, called […]
By Doosuur Iwambe The start of a new decade brings with it new resolutions to improve one’s life, including a healthier lifestyle. Here are 20 practical health tips to help you start off towards healthy living in 2023. Eat a healthy diet Eat a combination of different foods, including fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole […]
Some communities in Imo State are presently finding it difficult to access medical services because some of the health centres have been abandoned. For example, residents of Ikpeze and Ndianiche Uno communities in the Ideato Federal constituency of Imo state are finding it difficult to access quality healthcare services. Two primary health care centres which […]
Starting an agricultural distributorship business with his wife, Asli Tracan, in 2005, moving into the Health, Tourism, and Cosmetic sectors at different times, successful entrepreneur Uğur Aslan is a successful businessman in the cosmetic industry. As the CEO of a leading cosmetic company in Turkey, Uğur has put in the necessary work to get to […]
Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) has warned that it would not guarantee industrial harmony if members who were wrongly paid 10 per cent as COVID-19 allowance were not paid the due sum, Daily Times gathered.. Mr Josiah Biobelemoye, National President of MHWUN gave the warning during a courtesy visit to the Chief […]
Few people are actually born to leadership. Most people have to learn how to become good leaders. One important aspect of good leadership is knowing what you are trying to lead others to. This involves careful consideration beforehand. Having a plan means that you know what the end result should look like. This can apply […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has deployed a team of health experts to South Africa to assist the country contain the coronavirus pandemic. Daily Times gathered that South Africa has the highest caseload in the Africa and is fifth in the world with 521,318 confirmed coronavirus cases and 8,884 Covid-19 deaths, according to the Africa Center for Disease […]
Akwa Ibom Health Workers suspend strike action, tells members to resume duty Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), Akwa Ibom State chapter, has suspended the strike action they embarked upon two weeks ago, Daily Times gathered. The suspension followed a review of 80% of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure announced on Sunday by Governor Udom Emmanuel […]
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Saturday warned consumers in Borno to avoid unregistered hand sanitisers which might contain substances that could be toxic and harmful. Borno state (NAFDAC) Coordinator, Mr Nasiru Mato, gave the warning in Maiduguri on Saturday. Mato said that some of the unregistered hand sanitisers might […]